PHEW!

Time for a sit down, I think.
What a long day it's been. But pretty productive I'm pleased to say. I now have two GLEAMING ovens - I decided I couldn't leave it any longer, just in case my Mum peeped in when she comes up on Saturday. I got this amazing stuff, not cheap, but very effective. You put all the racks and even the glass doors into a bag, fill it with this toxic liquid, swoosh it around a bit then leave it for a while and, hey presto, everything is spotless. Magic!
Started some food prep for the weekend, nothing major, but enough to make things easier tomorrow.
Rang Mum this afternoon. It's the fourth anniversary of Dad's death today and I wanted her to know that I'm thinking about her (and him) especially today. I vividly remember getting the phone call at 8pm and setting off to be with my Mum and the rest of my family in Yorkshire straight away. The weather was appalling - just like it's been for the past few days - and the drive seemed to go on forever. I still miss my dad, and often find myself having quiet little conversations with him even now. One thing's for certain - he would have absolutely loved Lily and Rose.